Marist High School - Plainsman Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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From Classical . . . to Broadwag . . . to Rook With a record number of 129 bandsmen in 1977-1978, the Marist High School Band experienced its most successful year in its fourteen-year history. Five superbly executed half-time shows were the result of many long, arduous hours of practice. As quickly as the marching season ended, the band assumed its concert nature in preparation for the annual Christmas Concert which included a variety of music ranging from classical to Broadway to rock. The Spring semester saw the band begin its preparation for their three state, 2500 mile tour of the East coast. Playing seven concerts in four days, the band brought its music to seven Marist Brother's high schools. The tour culminated with the band's return to Chicago and the presentation of the annual Spring concert. Thanks to the fine leadership ofthe senior band members and the guidance of the phenomenal Mr. Frank Nlanna, the band was able to grow to new heights in the areas of talent, capability, and fraternity. gmail xc Mm ,--..

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